In this episode, we sit down with Megan Pilcher, a second-year medical student and the creative mind behind @medwmeg, where she documents her journey as a first-generation pre-med through honest and relatable vlogs.

Growing up in a single-parent household with her Filipina mother and grandmother, Megan found her “why” for pursuing medicine after witnessing how a lack of patient connection can impact care. Today, that experience fuels her mission to become a physician who truly sees the person behind the patient.

Outside of her studies, Megan is a cycle instructor, dog mom, book lover, and reality TV enthusiast — proof that balance is possible, even in med school. She’s passionate about preventative medicine and believes in empowering individuals and communities through lifestyle, nutrition, and fitness.

We also talk about how she turned her “silly little vlogs” into a global source of inspiration for other first-gen students in medicine, what keeps her grounded through tough times, and her plans to expand into YouTube (because 90-second videos just aren’t enough).

Tune in for a candid, motivating, and joy-filled conversation about purpose, growth, and the power of storytelling in healthcare.